Teacher Guide for Scorable epats ITEM SAMPLERS. Tennessee End of Course Assessment English I. English I

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1 Teacher Guide for Scorable epats 2012 ITEM SAMPLERS Tennessee End of Course Assessment English I English I

2 Table of Contents Teacher Guide for Scorable epats... 3 Getting Started... 3 Taking the Test... 3 Sample Detailed Response Report... 4 Key by with... 5 Sampler A... 5 Sampler B... 6 Sampler C... 8 Sampler D Sampler E Sampler F Sampler G Sampler H Sampler I Sampler J Sampler K Sampler L Sampler M Sampler N Sampler O Sampler P Sampler Q Sampler R Sampler S Sampler T Troubleshooting Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

3 Teacher Guide for Scorable epats The purpose of the Item Samplers is to help prepare students for the Tennessee End of Course tests by providing examples of different item types for each that may be tested in any given End of Course administration. The items in these Item Samplers will not be found in the End of Course tests. The number of items in each Item Sampler does not reflect the emphasis of content on the test. In order to identify the emphasis of content, the End of Course Assessment Practice Tests should be used. The Practice Tests give a better representation of content emphasis across Reporting Categories and s. The student should be allowed ample time to read and answer each of the questions and will be able to flag items for later review and return to any item in the test before finally submitting the test for scoring. Once a student submits a test, the test will be scored and a detailed report showing the number of correct and incorrect answers will be generated. Teachers may use the corresponding Key by with Performance Indicator table to identify areas in which a student may require additional instruction. Getting Started To administer an Item Sampler: 1. Enter into your browser to go to PearsonAccess Tennessee. 2. Click on the Support tab. 3. Under Resource Categories select epats. 4. Select EOC. 5. Select the desired Item Sampler. Taking the Test To take an Item Sampler: 1. After clicking the link to the selected Item Sampler, a student will be prompted to type his or her name. 2. After typing his or her name, the student will click OK and proceed automatically to the test directions page. 3. After reading the directions, the student can use the Next button to begin the test. 4. Once the student has reviewed and answered all questions, he or she will proceed to the Review page. After verifying that all questions have been answered, the student will click Continue To Test Overview. 5. On the next screen, the student will click Submit And Exit Test and then select I am finished with this test and want to submit my final answers and then click the green Final Submit button. 6. A detailed response report showing which questions the student answered correctly will be generated. This report can be saved to a designated folder or printed. (A sample of this report is shown on the following page.) Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 3

4 Sample Detailed Response Report Please note that not all responses are shown below. Student Name End of Course Item Sampler Content Area Item Response Score Question 1 C C 1 Question 2 A A 1 Question 3 B B 1 Question 4 C B 0 Question 5 D D 1 Question 6 D D 1 Congratulations! You completed the test. You answered (X) correct out of (XX) questions. All scores on this page are considered to be preliminary. 4 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

5 Key by with Item 1 A 2 A 3 D 4 Logic Sampler A Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect) Distinguish the strongest or weakest point of an argument within a passage. 4 A 4 Logic Identify a statement that reveals the writer s biases, stereotypes, assumptions, or values within a writing sample. 5 C 4 Logic Identify a false premise in text. 6 A 4 Logic 7 C 2 Writing and Research 8 B 9 D 6 Literature 10 C 6 Literature 11 C 6 Literature 12 D 6 Literature Select the persuasive device (i.e., bandwagon, loaded words, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks, snob appeal, misuse of statistics) Select the proper format to convey a set of work-related information Determine the most effective methods of engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate) Identify and analyze an author s point of view (i.e., first person, third-person objective, third-person limited, third-person omniscient) Identify and analyze standard literary elements (i.e., allegory, paradox, parody, foreshadowing, flashback) Locate words or phrases in a passage that provide historical or cultural cues Demonstrate knowledge of sound and metric devices (i.e., rhyme {internal, slant}, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia). 13 B 2 Writing and Research Demonstrate the ability to combine a set of simple sentences into a longer, more interesting sentence. 14 A 2 Writing and Research Select the research topic with the highest degree of focus. 15 A Distinguish between a critique and a summary. 16 D 1 Language Use a variety of techniques to correct sentence fragments. 17 D 1 Language Select correct pronoun-antecedent agreement using collective nouns or indefinite pronouns. 18 A 1 Language Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling. 19 D 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s attitude. 20 A 2 Writing and Research Determine the writer s purpose in a writing sample. 21 B 2 Writing and Research Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. 22 D Determine the most effective methods of engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate). Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 5

6 Sampler B 1 A 1 Language Use a variety of techniques to correct sentence fragments. 2 B 1 Language 3 C 1 Language 4 B 1 Language 5 A 1 Language Use commas correctly with appositives and introductory words, phrases, or clauses a run-on sentence by using a comma and coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, or semicolon Select correct pronoun usage in a sentence (e.g., with compound elements such as between you and me, or following than or as) Recognize the correct placement of end marks with quotation marks. 6 B 2 Writing and Research Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample. 7 B 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s attitude. 8 D 2 Writing and Research Select the most precise word to provide clarity appropriate to audience and purpose. 9 C 2 Writing and Research Select the proper format to convey a set of work-related information. 10 B 2 Writing and Research Evaluate the validity of Web pages as sources of information. 11 C 2 Writing and Research 12 A 2 Writing and Research 13 C 1 Language Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample Rearrange the order of supporting paragraphs within a writing sample given a specified organizational pattern (e.g., comparison-contrast, chronological) Use context clues and/or knowledge of roots, affixes, and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. 14 D 2 Writing and Research Demonstrate the ability to combine a set of simple sentences into a longer, more interesting sentence. 15 C 6 Literature Differentiate among verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. 16 B 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. 17 D 6 Literature Determine the impact of setting on literary elements (i.e., plot, character, theme, tone). 18 B 6 Literature Identify classical, historical, and literary allusions in context. 19 D 6 Literature Identify and analyze basic elements of plot (i.e., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement). 20 A 2 Writing and Research Select the research topic with the highest degree of focus. 21 D 22 B 4 Logic Identify rhetorical devices used in a challenging speech (i.e., rhetorical questions, parallelism and repetition, analogies, and hyperbole) Distinguish the strongest or weakest point of an argument within a passage. 6 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

7 23 A 24 A Sampler B Select the most appropriate strategies for participating productively in a team (e.g., gaining the floor in orderly, respectful ways and listen with civility to the ideas of others; identify the needs of the team and sharing various resources to respond to those needs; establishing clear group agreements and ensuring appropriate individual contributions are respected by the team) Determine the impact of production elements (e.g., font, color, layout, graphics, light, camera angle) on a message. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 7

8 1 D 2 A 3 D 4 D 4 Logic Sampler C Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect) Identify rhetorical devices used in a challenging speech (i.e., rhetorical questions, parallelism and repetition, analogies, and hyperbole) Select the persuasive device (i.e., bandwagon, loaded words, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks, snob appeal, misuse of statistics). 5 A 4 Logic Identify a statement that reveals the writer s biases, stereotypes, assumptions, or values within a writing sample. 6 B 4 Logic Identify a false premise in text. 7 A 4 Logic 8 C 1 Language Distinguish the strongest or weakest point of an argument within a passage Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs. 9 B 1 Language Combine a set of simple sentences into a single compound or complex sentence. 10 C 1 Language Use a variety of techniques to correct sentence fragments. 11 A 1 Language 12 A 2 Writing and Research Select correct pronoun usage in a sentence (e.g., with compound elements such as between you and me, or following than or as) Select a vivid word (e.g., adjective, adverb, verb) to strengthen a written description. 13 D 6 Literature Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads. 14 C 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. 15 D 6 Literature 16 A 4 Logic 17 D 6 Literature Identify and analyze how the author reveals character (i.e., what the author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text Identify and analyze examples of idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or pun in poetry or prose. 18 D 6 Literature Determine the significance/meaning of a symbol in poetry or prose. 19 C 2 Writing and Research Choose the most effective order of sentences in a paragraph. 20 C 2 Writing and Research Demonstrate the ability to combine a set of simple sentences into a longer, more interesting sentence. 21 D 2 Writing and Research Identify the targeted audience for a selected passage. 8 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

9 Sampler C Item 22 B 4 Logic 23 B 5 Informational Text 24 D Identify and analyze the logical fallacy (i.e., appeal to fear, personal attack {ad hominem}, false dilemma, false analogy) within a given argument Identify the organizational structure of an informational or technical text (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect) Distinguish between a critique and a summary. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 9

10 1 C 2 Writing and Research 2 C 2 Writing and Research 3 A 6 Literature 4 D 6 Literature 5 D 6 Literature 6 B 1 Language 7 D 1 Language 8 B 1 Language 9 A 1 Language 10 C 1 Language 11 D 1 Language 12 C 1 Language 13 A 2 Writing and Research 14 C Sampler D Proofread a passage for correct punctuation, mechanics, and usage Evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources for use in research Determine the significance/meaning of a symbol in poetry or prose Demonstrate knowledge of sound and metric devices (i.e., rhyme {internal, slant}, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia) Identify and analyze standard literary elements (i.e., allegory, paradox, parody, foreshadowing, flashback) a run-on sentence by using a comma and coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, or semicolon Identify the patterns of a given set of sentences (i.e., subjectverb, subject-action verb-direct object, subject-action verb-indirect object-direct object, subject-linking verb- subject complement, subjectaction verb-direct object-object complement) Recognize correct subject-verb agreement with intervening elements Recognize the correct usage of quotation marks in direct and indirect quotations Select the appropriate word in frequently confused pairs (i.e., to/too/two, their/there/they re, its/it s, your/you re, whose/who s, which/that/who, accept/except, affect/effect, between/among, capitol/ capital, principal/principle, who/whom, stationary/stationery, allusion/ illusion, complement/compliment, cite/site/sight, counsel/council, coarse/course, farther/further, lose/loose, fewer/less) Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling Use a sample reference source to determine aspects of a given word (e.g., spelling, part of speech, definition, cognates, etymology, synonyms) Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect). 15 B 4 Logic Choose a logical word to complete an analogy. 16 C 4 Logic 17 C 5 Informational Text Identify a statement that reveals the writer s biases, stereotypes, assumptions, or values within a writing sample Determine the appropriateness of a graphic used to support an informational or technical passage. 18 A Infer the mood represented in a non-print medium. 19 B 2 Writing and Research Choose the most effective order of sentences in a paragraph. 10 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

11 Sampler D 20 D 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s attitude. 21 B 2 Writing and Research Identify the targeted audience for a selected passage. 22 C 2 Writing and Research Identify the mode in which a writing sample is written. 23 B 2 Writing and Research 24 A 25 D 1 Language Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample Distinguish between a summary and a paraphrase a run-on sentence by using a comma and coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, or semicolon. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 11

12 1 D 1 Language 2 A 1 Language 3 A 2 Writing and Research 4 B 5 B 6 Literature 6 D 6 Literature Sampler E Identify the patterns of a given set of sentences (i.e., subjectverb, subject-action verb-direct object, subject-action verb-indirect object-direct object, subject-linking verb- subject complement, subjectaction verb-direct object-object complement) Use context clues and/or knowledge of roots, affixes, and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words Select a vivid word (e.g., adjective, adverb, verb) to strengthen a written description Match a focused message to an appropriate medium Demonstrate knowledge of sound and metric devices (i.e., rhyme {internal, slant}, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia) Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads. 7 C 4 Logic Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text. 8 B 4 Logic Choose a logical word to complete an analogy. 9 B 10 D 5 Informational Text Select the type of conflict represented in a non-print medium Use the graphics of informational and technical passages to answer questions. 11 C 6 Literature Determine the impact of setting on literary elements (i.e., plot, character, theme, tone). 12 C 6 Literature Differentiate among verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. 13 D 6 Literature 14 D 1 Language 15 C 1 Language 16 C 1 Language 17 A 1 Language 18 A 1 Language Analyze how form relates to meaning (e.g., compare a poem and a newspaper article on the same theme or topic) Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs Combine a set of simple sentences into a single compound or complex sentence Recognize correct subject-verb agreement with intervening elements Use a sample reference source to determine aspects of a given word (e.g., spelling, part of speech, definition, cognates, etymology, synonyms) Identify commonly used foreign words and phrases (i.e., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage, alma mater, cum laude, femme fatale, esprit de corps, verbatim, E pluribus unum, prima donna, avant-garde, status quo, joie de vivre, carte blanche, caveat emptor, alpha and omega, tabula rasa, hoi polloi, ad nauseam). 19 C 2 Writing and Research Proofread a passage for correct punctuation, mechanics, and usage. 20 D 2 Writing and Research Select the thesis statement in a writing sample or passage. 12 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

13 Sampler E 21 D 2 Writing and Research Select the most precise word to provide clarity appropriate to audience and purpose. 22 B 2 Writing and Research Select the thesis statement in a writing sample or passage. 23 D 2 Writing and Research Identify the mode in which a writing sample is written. 24 B 4 Logic Select the persuasive device (i.e., bandwagon, loaded words, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks, snob appeal, misuse of statistics). 25 B 4 Logic Analyze cause-effect relationships in text. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 13

14 1 A 6 Literature 2 C 6 Literature 3 B 1 Language 4 B 5 B 1 Language 6 B 1 Language 7 A 1 Language 8 C 1 Language 9 B 1 Language Sampler F Identify and analyze examples of idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or pun in poetry or prose Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads Recognize the correct usage of quotation marks in direct and indirect quotations Consider the treatment of a particular subject or event in two or more media (e.g., newspaper and visual art, narrative and poem, diary and magazine article) Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs Use commas correctly with appositives and introductory words, phrases, or clauses Select correct pronoun-antecedent agreement using collective nouns or indefinite pronouns Use context clues and/or knowledge of roots, affixes, and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling. 10 C 2 Writing and Research Proofread a passage for correct punctuation, mechanics, and usage. 11 A 2 Writing and Research Determine the writer s purpose in a writing sample. 12 A 2 Writing and Research 13 B 14 C 4 Logic 15 A 5 Informational Text Evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources for use in research Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech Determine whether a given argument employs deductive or inductive reasoning Synthesize information across two or more informational or technical texts. 16 B Choose a visual image that best reinforces a viewpoint. 17 D 2 Writing and Research Select the thesis statement in a writing sample or passage. 18 A 2 Writing and Research Determine the writer s purpose in a writing sample. 19 D 4 Logic 20 B 4 Logic 21 C 4 Logic 22 C 5 Informational Text 23 B 5 Informational Text Identify and analyze the logical fallacy (i.e., appeal to fear, personal attack {ad hominem}, false dilemma, false analogy) within a given argument Differentiate between the stated and implied evidence of a given argument Determine whether a given argument employs deductive or inductive reasoning Use the graphics of informational and technical passages to answer questions Determine the appropriateness of a graphic used to support an informational or technical passage. 14 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

15 1 B 5 Informational Text Sampler G Identify the organizational structure of an informational or technical text (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect). 2 A 5 Informational Text Use the graphics of informational and technical passages to answer questions. 3 B 2 Writing and Research Identify the targeted audience for a selected passage. 4 C 5 Informational Text 5 D 5 Informational Text 6 C 5 Informational Text 7 C 6 Literature 8 B 9 A 2 Writing and Research Discern the stated or implied main idea and supporting details of informational and technical passages Determine the appropriateness of a graphic used to support an informational or technical passage Synthesize information across two or more informational or technical texts Analyze how form relates to meaning (e.g., compare a poem and a newspaper article on the same theme or topic) Consider the treatment of a particular subject or event in two or more media (e.g., newspaper and visual art, narrative and poem, diary and magazine article) Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample. 10 D 4 Logic Differentiate between the stated and implied evidence of a given argument. 11 A 4 Logic Evaluate text for fact and opinion. 12 C 1 Language Use a variety of techniques to correct sentence fragments. 13 A 1 Language 14 A 1 Language 15 C 1 Language Select correct pronoun usage in a sentence (e.g., with compound elements such as between you and me, or following than or as) Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs Select the appropriate word in frequently confused pairs (i.e., to/too/two, their/there/they re, its/it s, your/you re, whose/who s, which/that/who, accept/except, affect/effect, between/among, capitol/ capital, principal/principle, who/whom, stationary/stationery, allusion/ illusion, complement/compliment, cite/site/sight, counsel/council, coarse/course, farther/further, lose/loose, fewer/less). 16 D 1 Language Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling. 17 B 2 Writing and Research Select the thesis statement in a writing sample or passage. 18 C 2 Writing and Research Evaluate the relevance of supporting sentences by deleting an irrelevant sentence in a passage. 19 D 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. 20 B 6 Literature 21 B 6 Literature Identify and analyze basic elements of plot (i.e., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement) Locate words or phrases in a passage that provide historical or cultural cues. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 15

16 22 A 1 Language Sampler G Combine a set of simple sentences into a single compound or complex sentence. 16 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

17 1 B 1 Language 2 C 1 Language Sampler H Identify the patterns of a given set of sentences (i.e., subjectverb, subject-action verb-direct object, subject-action verb-indirect object-direct object, subject-linking verb- subject complement, subjectaction verb-direct object-object complement) Recognize correct subject-verb agreement with intervening elements. 3 A 1 Language Select the appropriate word in frequently confused pairs (i.e., to/too/two, their/there/they re, its/it s, your/you re, whose/who s, which/that/who, accept/except, affect/effect, between/among, capitol/ capital, principal/principle, who/whom, stationary/stationery, allusion/ illusion, complement/compliment, cite/site/sight, counsel/council, coarse/course, farther/further, lose/loose, fewer/less). 4 C 2 Writing and Research Identify sentences with nonparallel construction. 5 B 2 Writing and Research Choose the most effective order of sentences in a paragraph. 6 C 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s attitude. 7 D 4 Logic 8 A 4 Logic 9 A 10 B 11 D 12 D 2 Writing and Research 13 A 2 Writing and Research 14 C 15 D 1 Language 16 B 6 Literature 17 D 6 Literature 18 B 6 Literature Differentiate between the stated and implied evidence of a given argument Determine whether a given argument employs deductive or inductive reasoning Distinguish between a summary and a paraphrase Distinguish between a critique and a summary Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect) Determine which statement presents an opposing view from those stated on a Web page Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample Draw an inference from a non-print medium Select correct pronoun-antecedent agreement using collective nouns or indefinite pronouns Identify and analyze examples of idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or pun in poetry or prose Identify and analyze standard literary elements (i.e., allegory, paradox, parody, foreshadowing, flashback) Analyze how form relates to meaning (e.g., compare a poem and a newspaper article on the same theme or topic). 19 A 1 Language Identify commonly used foreign words and phrases (i.e., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage, alma mater, cum laude, femme fatale, esprit de corps, verbatim, E pluribus unum, prima donna, avant-garde, status quo, joie de vivre, carte blanche, caveat emptor, alpha and omega, tabula rasa, hoi polloi, ad nauseam). 20 A 6 Literature Differentiate among verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 17

18 Sampler H 21 A 6 Literature Determine the impact of setting on literary elements (i.e., plot, character, theme, tone). 22 B 2 Writing and Research Identify sentences with nonparallel construction. 23 A 6 Literature Identify classical, historical, and literary allusions in context. 24 A 6 Literature Identify the common stated or implied theme in a series of passages. 18 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

19 1 A 2 Writing and Research 2 C 6 Literature Sampler I Select a vivid word (e.g., adjective, adverb, verb) to strengthen a written description Identify and analyze an author s point of view (i.e., first person, third-person objective, third-person limited, third-person omniscient). 3 D 6 Literature Identify and analyze how the author reveals character (i.e., what the author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks). 4 C 6 Literature Identify classical, historical, and literary allusions in context. 5 B 6 Literature Identify and analyze basic elements of plot (i.e., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement). 6 D 6 Literature Determine the significance/meaning of a symbol in poetry or prose. 7 B 2 Writing and Research Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. 8 C 1 Language 9 C 1 Language 10 D 1 Language 11 C 2 Writing and Research 12 D Use commas correctly with appositives and introductory words, phrases, or clauses Use a sample reference source to determine aspects of a given word (e.g., spelling, part of speech, definition, cognates, etymology, synonyms) Recognize the correct placement of end marks with quotation marks Evaluate the relevance of supporting sentences by deleting an irrelevant sentence in a passage Distinguish between a summary and a paraphrase. 13 C 4 Logic Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text. 14 A 2 Writing and Research Select the research topic with the highest degree of focus. 15 D Select the type of conflict represented in a non-print medium. 16 C 2 Writing and Research Identify the mode in which a writing sample is written. 17 D Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect). 18 C 4 Logic Analyze cause-effect relationships in text. 19 A 20 D 4 Logic Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech Identify and analyze the logical fallacy (i.e., appeal to fear, personal attack {ad hominem}, false dilemma, false analogy) within a given argument. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 19

20 21 C Sampler I Select the most appropriate strategies for participating productively in a team (e.g., gaining the floor in orderly, respectful ways and listen with civility to the ideas of others; identify the needs of the team and sharing various resources to respond to those needs; establishing clear group agreements and ensuring appropriate individual contributions are respected by the team). 22 D 2 Writing and Research Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. 20 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

21 1 C 1 Language 2 A 2 Writing and Research Sampler J Identify commonly used foreign words and phrases (i.e., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage, alma mater, cum laude, femme fatale, esprit de corps, verbatim, E pluribus unum, prima donna, avant-garde, status quo, joie de vivre, carte blanche, caveat emptor, alpha and omega, tabula rasa, hoi polloi, ad nauseam) Evaluate the relevance of supporting sentences by deleting an irrelevant sentence in a passage. 3 D 2 Writing and Research Rearrange the order of supporting paragraphs within a writing sample given a specified organizational pattern (e.g., comparison-contrast, chronological). 4 D 4 Logic Evaluate text for fact and opinion. 5 C 5 Informational Text Identify the organizational structure of an informational or technical text (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect). 6 C 2 Writing and Research Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample. 7 B 4 Logic Analyze cause-effect relationships in text. 8 B Consider the treatment of a particular subject or event in two or more media (e.g., newspaper and visual art, narrative and poem, diary and magazine article). 9 A 2 Writing and Research Determine the writer s purpose in a writing sample. 10 A 5 Informational Text 11 B 6 Literature 12 D 6 Literature Synthesize information across two or more informational or technical texts Identify and analyze how the author reveals character (i.e., what the author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks) Identify the elements of drama (i.e., stage directions, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, aside). 13 B 6 Literature Identify the common stated or implied theme in a series of passages. 14 A 6 Literature Identify classical, historical, and literary allusions in context. 15 B 1 Language Identify commonly used foreign words and phrases (i.e., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage, alma mater, cum laude, femme fatale, esprit de corps, verbatim, E pluribus unum, prima donna, avant-garde, status quo, joie de vivre, carte blanche, caveat emptor, alpha and omega, tabula rasa, hoi polloi, ad nauseam). 16 B 1 Language a run-on sentence by using a comma and coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, or semicolon. 17 C 4 Logic Identify a false premise in text. 18 C 5 Informational Text Discern the stated or implied main idea and supporting details of informational and technical passages. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 21

22 Sampler K 1 C 4 Logic Evaluate text for fact and opinion. 2 D 4 Logic 3 D 5 Informational Text 4 C 5 Informational Text 5 A 6 C 6 Literature 7 D 8 C 1 Language 9 B 1 Language 10 C 1 Language 11 B 1 Language 12 C 2 Writing and Research 13 B 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s biases, stereotypes, assumptions, or values within a writing sample Discern the stated or implied main idea and supporting details of informational and technical passages Use the graphics of informational and technical passages to answer questions Consider the treatment of a particular subject or event in two or more media (e.g., newspaper and visual art, narrative and poem, diary and magazine article) Locate words or phrases in a passage that provide historical or cultural cues Draw an inference from a non-print medium Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs Combine a set of simple sentences into a single compound or complex sentence Identify the patterns of a given set of sentences (i.e., subjectverb, subject-action verb-direct object, subject-action verb-indirect object-direct object, subject-linking verb- subject complement, subjectaction verb-direct object-object complement) Recognize the correct usage of quotation marks in direct and indirect quotations Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample Evaluate the relevance of supporting sentences by deleting an irrelevant sentence in a passage. 14 A 2 Writing and Research Select a vivid word (e.g., adjective, adverb, verb) to strengthen a written description. 15 B 2 Writing and Research Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. 16 A 6 Literature 17 D 6 Literature Identify and analyze an author s point of view (i.e., first person, third-person objective, third-person limited, third-person omniscient) Identify and analyze how the author reveals character (i.e., what the author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks). 18 C 6 Literature Determine the significance/meaning of a symbol in poetry or prose. 19 A 6 Literature Identify classical, historical, and literary allusions in context. 20 A 6 Literature Analyze how form relates to meaning (e.g., compare a poem and a newspaper article on the same theme or topic). 22 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

23 Sampler L 1 A 1 Language Use a variety of techniques to correct sentence fragments. 2 A 1 Language 3 B 1 Language 4 D 1 Language 5 B 1 Language Use commas correctly with appositives and introductory words, phrases, or clauses a run-on sentence by using a comma and coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, or semicolon Select correct pronoun usage in a sentence (e.g., with compound elements such as between you and me, or following than or as) Recognize the correct placement of end marks with quotation marks. 6 A 2 Writing and Research Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample. 7 C 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s attitude. 8 A 2 Writing and Research 9 A 1 Language Select the most precise word to provide clarity appropriate to audience and purpose Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling. 10 D 4 Logic Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text. 11 B 4 Logic Choose a logical word to complete an analogy. 12 A 4 Logic Analyze cause-effect relationships in text. 13 C 14 B 15 B 4 Logic 16 C 6 Literature 17 B 6 Literature Determine the impact of production elements (e.g., font, color, layout, graphics, light, camera angle) on a message Choose a visual image that best reinforces a viewpoint Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text Identify and analyze examples of idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or pun in poetry or prose Identify and analyze how the author reveals character (i.e., what the author tells us, what the other characters say about him or her, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks). 18 C 6 Literature Determine the significance/meaning of a symbol in poetry or prose. 19 D 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. 20 C 6 Literature Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 23

24 1 B 1 Language 2 C 1 Language 3 B 1 Language 4 A 1 Language 5 C 1 Language 6 C 1 Language 7 A 1 Language 8 C 2 Writing and Research 9 A 10 C 6 Literature 11 C 6 Literature 12 C 2 Writing and Research 13 B 14 C 15 A 16 C 4 Logic Sampler M Identify the patterns of a given set of sentences (i.e., subjectverb, subject-action verb-direct object, subject-action verb-indirect object-direct object, subject-linking verb- subject complement, subjectaction verb-direct object-object complement) a run-on sentence by using a comma and coordinating conjunction, subordinate conjunction, or semicolon Recognize correct subject-verb agreement with intervening elements Recognize the correct usage of quotation marks in direct and indirect quotations Select the appropriate word in frequently confused pairs (i.e., to/too/two, their/there/they re, its/it s, your/you re, whose/who s, which/that/who, accept/except, affect/effect, between/among, capitol/ capital, principal/principle, who/whom, stationary/stationery, allusion/ illusion, complement/compliment, cite/site/sight, counsel/council, coarse/course, farther/further, lose/loose, fewer/less) Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling Use a sample reference source to determine aspects of a given word (e.g., spelling, part of speech, definition, cognates, etymology, synonyms) Choose the transitional device that appropriately connects sentences or paragraphs within a writing sample Determine the impact of production elements (e.g., font, color, layout, graphics, light, camera angle) on a message Demonstrate knowledge of sound and metric devices (i.e., rhyme {internal, slant}, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia) Identify the elements of drama (i.e., stage directions, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, aside) Identify information that must be cited or attributed within a writing sample Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect) Determine the most effective methods of engaging an audience during an oral presentation (e.g., making eye contact, adjusting speaking rate) Select the persuasive device (i.e., bandwagon, loaded words, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks, snob appeal, misuse of statistics). 17 C 4 Logic Identify a statement that reveals the writer s biases, stereotypes, assumptions, or values within a writing sample. 18 B 4 Logic Identify a false premise in text. 19 D 4 Logic Distinguish the strongest or weakest point of an argument within a passage. 20 C 2 Writing and Research Choose the most effective order of sentences in a paragraph. 24 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

25 Sampler M 21 A 2 Writing and Research Select a vivid word (e.g., adjective, adverb, verb) to strengthen a written description. 22 B 2 Writing and Research Select the thesis statement in a writing sample or passage. 23 D 2 Writing and Research Identify sentences with nonparallel construction. 24 C 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 25

26 1 D 1 Language 2 C 1 Language 3 A 1 Language 4 C 1 Language 5 B 1 Language 6 B 2 Writing and Research Sampler N Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs Use commas correctly with appositives and introductory words, phrases, or clauses Select correct pronoun-antecedent agreement using collective nouns or indefinite pronouns Use context clues and/or knowledge of roots, affixes, and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words Proofread a written passage for errors in punctuation and/or capitalization and/or spelling Proofread a passage for correct punctuation, mechanics, and usage. 7 A 2 Writing and Research Rearrange the order of supporting paragraphs within a writing sample given a specified organizational pattern (e.g., comparison-contrast, chronological). 8 C 2 Writing and Research Determine the writer s purpose in a writing sample. 9 C 4 Logic 10 C 4 Logic 11 D 2 Writing and Research 12 B 2 Writing and Research 13 C 1 Language 14 D 1 Language 15 C 2 Writing and Research Select the persuasive device (i.e., bandwagon, loaded words, testimonial, name-calling, plain folks, snob appeal, misuse of statistics) Determine whether a given argument employs deductive or inductive reasoning Select the proper format to convey a set of work-related information Select the most precise word to provide clarity appropriate to audience and purpose Identify the patterns of a given set of sentences (i.e., subjectverb, subject-action verb-direct object, subject-action verb-indirect object-direct object, subject-linking verb- subject complement, subjectaction verb-direct object-object complement) Use context clues and/or knowledge of roots, affixes, and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words Select a vivid word (e.g., adjective, adverb, verb) to strengthen a written description. 16 A 4 Logic Make inferences and draw conclusions based on evidence in text. 17 D 4 Logic Choose a logical word to complete an analogy. 18 B 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. 19 A 6 Literature 20 C 6 Literature 21 B Demonstrate knowledge of sound and metric devices (i.e., rhyme {internal, slant}, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia) Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of lyric poetry, epics, sonnets, dramatic poetry, and ballads Distinguish between a summary and a paraphrase. 26 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

27 Sampler N Item 22 B 23 D 6 Literature 24 C 25 D Select the most appropriate strategies for participating productively in a team (e.g., gaining the floor in orderly, respectful ways and listen with civility to the ideas of others; identify the needs of the team and sharing various resources to respond to those needs; establishing clear group agreements and ensuring appropriate individual contributions are respected by the team) Determine the impact of setting on literary elements (i.e., plot, character, theme, tone) Choose a visual image that best reinforces a viewpoint Draw an inference from a non-print medium. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 27

28 1 A 1 Language 2 A 1 Language 3 B 1 Language 4 B 2 Writing and Research 5 D 6 A 7 B 8 C Sampler O Select correct pronoun-antecedent agreement using collective nouns or indefinite pronouns Use context clues and/or knowledge of roots, affixes, and cognates to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words Use a sample reference source to determine aspects of a given word (e.g., spelling, part of speech, definition, cognates, etymology, synonyms) Evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources for use in research Select the type of conflict represented in a non-print medium Distinguish between a summary and a paraphrase Distinguish between a critique and a summary Identify rhetorical devices used in a challenging speech (i.e., rhetorical questions, parallelism and repetition, analogies, and hyperbole). 9 C 2 Writing and Research Choose the most effective order of sentences in a paragraph. 10 B 2 Writing and Research Identify a statement that reveals the writer s attitude. 11 A 2 Writing and Research 12 B 4 Logic Select the proper format to convey a set of work-related information Differentiate between the stated and implied evidence of a given argument. 13 B 4 Logic Determine whether a given argument employs deductive or inductive reasoning. 14 A 4 Logic Identify a false premise in text. 15 A 4 Logic 16 B 2 Writing and Research 17 D Distinguish the strongest or weakest point of an argument within a passage Determine which statement presents an opposing view from those stated on a Web page Infer the mood represented in a non-print medium. 18 B 2 Writing and Research Demonstrate the ability to combine a set of simple sentences into a longer, more interesting sentence. 19 D 2 Writing and Research Select the research topic with the highest degree of focus. 20 A 6 Literature Differentiate among verbal, situational, and dramatic irony. 21 B 6 Literature Differentiate between mood and tone in poetry or prose. 22 C 6 Literature Determine the impact of setting on literary elements (i.e., plot, character, theme, tone). 23 C 6 Literature Identify classical, historical, and literary allusions in context. 24 B 6 Literature Identify and analyze basic elements of plot (i.e., exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/denouement). 28 Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson

29 1 B 1 Language 2 A 1 Language 3 D 1 Language 4 C 1 Language 5 B 1 Language Sampler P Demonstrate an understanding of the eight parts of speech, including their troublesome aspects, such as how to form the past and past participle of irregular but commonly used verbs Combine a set of simple sentences into a single compound or complex sentence Recognize correct subject-verb agreement with intervening elements Use a sample reference source to determine aspects of a given word (e.g., spelling, part of speech, definition, cognates, etymology, synonyms) Identify commonly used foreign words and phrases (i.e., RSVP, déjà vu, faux pas, du jour, bon voyage, alma mater, cum laude, femme fatale, esprit de corps, verbatim, E pluribus unum, prima donna, avant-garde, status quo, joie de vivre, carte blanche, caveat emptor, alpha and omega, tabula rasa, hoi polloi, ad nauseam). 6 D 2 Writing and Research Proofread a passage for correct punctuation, mechanics, and usage. 7 D 2 Writing and Research Select the thesis statement in a writing sample or passage. 8 A 2 Writing and Research Select the most precise word to provide clarity appropriate to audience and purpose. 9 D 2 Writing and Research Select the research topic with the highest degree of focus. 10 D 2 Writing and Research Evaluate the validity of Web pages as sources of information. 11 C 2 Writing and Research Determine which statement presents an opposing view from those stated on a Web page. 12 B 5 Informational Text Use the graphics of informational and technical passages to answer questions. 13 C 2 Writing and Research Identify the mode in which a writing sample is written. 14 B 15 A 16 D Identify the thesis and main points of a challenging speech Discern the structure of a challenging speech (e.g., sequential, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, cause-effect) Select the most appropriate strategies for participating productively in a team (e.g., gaining the floor in orderly, respectful ways and listen with civility to the ideas of others; identify the needs of the team and sharing various resources to respond to those needs; establishing clear group agreements and ensuring appropriate individual contributions are respected by the team). 17 B 4 Logic Analyze cause-effect relationships in text. 18 C 4 Logic Identify and analyze the logical fallacy (i.e., appeal to fear, personal attack {ad hominem}, false dilemma, false analogy) within a given argument. 19 B 2 Writing and Research Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. 20 D 2 Writing and Research Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. 21 A 6 Literature Identify and analyze examples of idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, or pun in poetry or prose. Copyright 2011 by State of Tennessee Department of Education and Pearson 29